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News Feed Latest worldwide news Chris Brown ordered booked on hit and run Two charges against Chris Brown were dropped Tuesday, but the singer is still accused of hit and run after a minor traffic crash. Michigan attorney general backs pensioners in Detroit bankruptcy (Reuters) - Michigan's Attorney General Bill Schuette, a Republican, said on Saturday he would defend retirees who risk losing public pensions because of Detroit's bankruptcy, putting him at odds with the city's emergency manager appointed by fellow Republican Governor Rick Snyder. Cousteau meets wetland wildlife Philippe Cousteau explores the largest environmental restoration project ever attempted in the Florida Everglades. UPDATE 2-Britain's EU ambassador is surprise pick for Bank of England role * Cunliffe practised at EU and G20 regulatory negotiations Bits Blog The Bible Gets an Upgrade Is it possible to improve on the word of God? If not, one very successful app shows how to enhance the user experience of the Bible. Pope, in Brazil, speaks out against liberalization of drug use RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Pope Francis took an unequivocal stand on Wednesday against legalization as a means to fight drug addiction and criticized the trend in Latin America to decriminalize... The Saturday Profile President-Elect Stirs Optimism in Iran and West Hassan Rouhani is concerned about his countrys growing economic troubles and is determined to change policies that have cut off relations with most of the developed world. The New Old Age At Too Many Hospitals, a Revolving Door Medicare is cracking down on hospital readmissions. Heres some advice on what patients need to know before discharge. Dot Earth Blog Jim Hansen Presses the Climate Case for Nuclear Energy Jim Hansen, the longtime climate scientist and campaigner, explains his strong support for nuclear energy as a tool for blunting global warming. Angry Libyans ransack Muslim Brotherhood offices The Muslim Brotherhood offices in Tripoli are ransacked in the wake of the killing of a prominent critic of the Brotherhood, who was shot dead on Friday. Tom Dinham reports. Halliburton pleads guilty to destroying Gulf oil spill evidence (Reuters) - Halliburton Co has agreed to plead guilty to destroying evidence related to the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and will pay the maximum possible statutory fine, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday. Travel Blogging Today Its Complicated In an increasingly competitive field, bloggers need to do more than attract readers. They may also need to find sponsors. Watch CNN FC episode 16 Champions League veterans Owen Hargreaves and David Ginola discuss the game between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. 45 Killed in Sectarian Bombings in Pakistan A militant group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the deaths in Parachinar, the main town in a tribal region near the Afghan border. Wealth Matters Seeking Light in the Heat of Energy Investing Theres money to be made by investing in energy, everyone is saying. But as the field grows, how do you separate winners from flashes in the pan? 45 Killed in Sectarian Bombings in Pakistan A militant group affiliated with the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for the deaths in Parachinar, the main town in a tribal region near the Afghan border. Amazon Reports Small Loss as It Focuses on Investments While Amazons razor-thin profits turned to razor-thin losses, the companys revenue increased 22 percent. Photos Tiger's highs and lows Tiger Woods has completed a remarkable return to the top of the golfing world after dropping out of the top 50 following a sex scandal and then injuries which hindered his playing comeback. Can Esther Duflo eradicate poverty? Poverty and hunger are two plagues of human society that are usually synonymous with each other. Economist, Esther Duflo, is trying to change that old way of thinking about hunger. Foreign Policy magazine has ranked Duflo as one of its "Top 100 Global Thinkers," for "Poor Economics," a book she co-authored, which says that the impoverished may be suffering from hunger because of where they choose to spend their money. US STOCKS-Wall St set for weekly loss as traders cash in * Dow down 0.3 pct, SP 500 off 0.2 pct, Nasdaq off 0.03 pct Federal Judge Halts Legal Challenges in Detroit Bankruptcy Case The judge said objections to the citys Chapter 9 filing, including protests by retired city employees about potential pension cuts, would be addressed in upcoming hearings. Italy police arrest over 100 people in Mafia crackdown More than 100 people suspected of Mafia involvement were arrested Friday in Italy as police launched operations near Rome and in the country's southern Calabria region. Liberty Global ups stake in Dutch cable group Ziggo BRUSSELS, July 27 (Reuters) - U.S. cable group Liberty Global has increased its stake in Dutch cable operator Ziggo to 28.5 percent, the Dutch company said on Saturday. UPDATE 1-Halliburton plea may help BP in spill liability battle * Prospect of global settlement of liability deemed remote (Adds expert comment, Halliburton legal costs total) News Analysis Quiet Rivalry Over the Next Fed Leader Comes Out of the Shadows The choice of the nations most powerful technocrat, the head of the Federal Reserve, has rarely generated this much public anticipation or political debate. Snowden dad 'He shared the truth' Edward Snowden did the right thing by leaking U.S. intelligence and helping the American people see the truth, his father, Lon Snowden, said Friday on NBC's "Today." Activist investors keep lower profile in Europe LONDON (Reuters) - As activist investors launch more high profile corporate battles in the United States, in Europe they are eschewing public hectoring for private talks. Rains preceded record drop in U.S. corn, soy cash prices CHICAGO, July 26 (Reuters) - Widespread rains last weekend in the U.S. Corn Belt sparked a record drop in cash corn and soybean prices - a wave of declines that triggered a steep fall in futures at the Chicago Board of Trade this week, grains traders and analysts said. Batik Store, a Vestige of the Hippie Era, Will Fade Away The closing of the Melting Pot in Boerum Hill seems to be a coda of sorts to the heady days of hippiedom in Brooklyns more raffish quarters. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead Jan 19 - In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Activist investors keep lower profile in Europe LONDON (Reuters) - As activist investors launch more high profile corporate battles in the United States, in Europe they are eschewing public hectoring for private talks. Ex-Glencore, Goldman oil trader to launch new commodity fund NEW YORK, July 26 (Reuters) - A former energy trader at Glencore Xstrata Plc and Goldman Sachs Group Inc is launching a commodities hedge fund focused on trading price spreads between different crude oil and petroleum products, people familiar with the matter said on Friday. Austrian GP to return? Red Bull, whose Formula One team has won the drivers' and constructors' titles for the past three years, could have a home race in Austria from 2014. Escape Best places to hide out Fleeing US law enforcement, the NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden seems stuck for where to go next. CNN Travel's own top secret document reveals which countries should be on his list ... Africa's resources can halt poverty A decade after Angola emerged from devastating civil war, the sea front road that winds around the bay of its capital, Luanda, is now dotted with multi-million dollar condominiums, exclusive clubs, and boutique stores catering for the country's elite. Shanghai locals declare war on heat July 22 - Around 100 people use their water guns and buckets to fight one another and the heat in Shanghai's People's Square. Elly Park reports. For Combat Veterans, Life During Ice Time The Fort Bragg Patriots are an amateur ice hockey team made up primarily of active-duty combat veterans. NBC Announces Mini-Series on Hillary Clinton NBC bought the project for a four-hour mini-series, and it plans to broadcast it well before any possible declaration of a presidential candidacy. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. No Evidence Harvard Officials Read Faculty E-Mails, Report Says A review commissioned by the university found that administrators involved in searching faculty e-mail accounts did not believe they were violating privacy rules.

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